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Friday, December 19, 2008

Laptop Cases DONE!

Like the fat guy up in the North Pole I've been hard at work in my workshop, pulling some late nights to try and make a dent in my (overly ambitious) homemade gift list. Well, it's December 19th and I've finally finished something! Take a look at these two laptop bags:

Made from the Amy Butler pattern, I guess you'd call them protective cases more than bags. I knew I wanted to make one for my brother's girlfriend who recently got a brand new Macbook (not that I'm jealous or anything). While I was buying the materials, I figured I'd go ahead and get enough to make two ... you know, assembly line style.

It opens up and the laptop nestles inside atop a few layers of stabilizer and fusible fleece. I was hoping to have a nice, new Macbook as a prop for my photo, but my work computer will have to do. Again, I'm not jealous or anything.

I was dazzled by the array of Midwest Modern 2 at my local shop and could decide on two exterior / lining combos, but I'm pretty happy with the ones I chose.

So this project really, really pushed me out of my comfort zone. Layers upon layers of canvas duck cloth, extra firm stabilizer, fusible fleece, sew-on Velcro ... it wasn't quite the "quick and easy" project I was hoping for, but I consider it a huge accomplishment not only that I finished, but that the computer fits and the Velcro actually lines up!!

Are they perfect? Of course not. But if I wanted perfect, I would have just bought one, right? As for the second one, I'm not sure yet who I'll be giving it to. Or, maybe I'll wait and see if there's anything special under the tree next Thursday ...

I have been wanting to make one of these too, but they sound a little more complicated that I thought. We will see. I love yours and the fabric is so great. I understand your want for the Macbook, it is awesome. I have the Macbook Pro and I couldn't live with out it.

I love the Laptop Bags!! You are completely right, they would look nice with a Mac Book in them. We just recently got an iMac and I can see why you want Santa to bring you a Mac Book. I hope all your wishes come true.

I am getting the feeling that you would like a Mac. Huh. Does Santa bring stuff like that? Man, if I knew that I would have been asking for one too. I did get the iphone for a birthday/Christmas gift. Fun, but not the same.

Don't be afraid to shop the refurb items. Just about all of our Mac stuff is from Apple's refurb shop and it's no different from new (except for cost of course). Also (IMHO) go for the aluminum. The edges of the plastic cases are sharp!

Hello,My name is Bethany and I am a fellow quilter. I have a longarm gammill business and love to free-motion quilt. I am obsessed with blogging and have a couple. Thanks for sharing your ideas. Your blog is fun to read...I really like the laptop cases.

Oh my, I love the laptop cases. I just recently received a GREEN Dell for Christmas. I have my fabric picked out to make a cover/protector. I even had a design picked out and then I saw yours and liked it much better. Hmmmmm.........which way to go. How about I send you the fabric and you make it for me. HAHA, just joking. It looks great and you did a wonderful job.